APRIL 19, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rickenbacker Honored at Speedway Dinner. Impact: Rickenbacker's phone speech inspired a generation of future pilots to use phones for more than just ordering pizza, leading to countless awkward in-flight conversations.. Fact: Did you know Captain Rickenbacker was once a race car driver? Guess he found flying was a little less likely to end in a fiery crash... most of the time..
• Headline: Methodist Leader Presides at Conference. Impact: The Methodist Conference led to the rise of church potlucks, which eventually became a secret breeding ground for casserole recipes that saved humanity during the Great Pasta Famine of 2043.. Fact: Fun fact: Methodist potlucks are the reason why some people believe they can cook, despite never having turned on an oven..
• Headline: Court Affirms City's Tax on Sales. Impact: The Appellate Court's decision on city tax set off a chain reaction of municipal tax laws that ultimately led to a world where tax forms are considered a form of modern art.. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked up all the tax forms from the last century, you could create a very uncomfortable chair? It's true..
• Headline: WILLIAM L. MACKIE; Professional on Private Links of Late Daniel Guggenheim. Impact: Mackie's association with the Guggenheim legacy inspired a bizarre trend of wealthy individuals commissioning golf courses instead of public parks, leading to a global shortage of green spaces.. Fact: William L. Mackie was so good on the golf course that they say even the golf balls were afraid to miss his putts..
• Headline: 160 PLAY CENTERS OPEN; Use of School Yards Urged to Cut Down Street Accidents. Impact: The opening of 160 play centers transformed urban planning, creating a world where safety regulations for playgrounds became more stringent than those for nuclear power plants.. Fact: Did you know that children have been known to negotiate harder than Wall Street brokers when it comes to who gets to use the slide first?.
• Headline: British Government Not Liable As Underwriter in Viscose Deal; SEC Says Foreign Friendly Nation Is Immune to Suits Filed, Without Consent, to Enforce Claims Against It or Its Property. Impact: The SEC's ruling on British government immunity ignited a series of questionable investments in 'invisible' companies, culminating in the rise of ghost startups.. Fact: Did you know that in the realm of finance, 'invisible' companies are considered the best kind? They never lose money, because they don’t exist!.
• Headline: COURT BREAKS UP JITTERBUG CLAQUE; 2 Davidson Youths, Leaders of 'Spontaneous Demonstration' Racket, Put on Probation. Impact: The court's crackdown on jitterbug demonstrations led to the rise of flash mobs, proving that sometimes, spontaneous dancing can get you probation rather than viral fame.. Fact: Jitterbugging is the only activity where you can end up in court for having too much fun – take note, future party planners!.
• Headline: Barlund Sues for Purse. Impact: Barlund’s lawsuit over a purse led to a legal trend where people began suing for everything from lost socks to bad hair days, forever changing the landscape of personal grievances.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder to win in court than a purse case is convincing your dog not to chew on your shoes?.